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Portage, Michigan, United States

Galesburg, Michigan, United States

• Responsible for management of new product development and operational transition projects. Supervised cross-functional team; managed both capital and engineering budgets; preserved project timing; provided clear and.
• Launched a remanufactured clutch portfolio ahead of schedule and on budget, resulting in ~$12M of MY revenue. Installed a new automated assembly line; developed… Show more Responsible for management of new product.
• Launched a remanufactured clutch portfolio ahead of schedule and on budget, resulting in ~$12M of MY revenue. Installed a new automated assembly line; developed remanufacturing process at our vendor; and directed the.
• Orchestrated the transition of a plant operation to other facilities, resulting in over $14M in MY annual saving. Oversaw the equipment moves, material bank builds, and production readiness at the new facilities. Lead.

Galesburg, MI

• Responsible for leading a team of transition program managers and manufacturing engineers to successfully execute major systems projects according to the Aerospace manufacturing strategy. Effectively guided the.
• During this period, executed over 40 transitions projects resulting in over $27M of revenue for the divisions.… Show more Responsible for leading a team of transition program managers and manufacturing engineers to.
• During this period, executed over 40 transitions projects resulting in over $27M of revenue for the divisions. Led the global transition team effectively and made significant strives to bolster the team’s capabilities.

Clutch Division

• Responsible for the product strategy, portfolio management, and growth of the diaphragm spring clutch business including enabling new market entries, cultivating the product portfolio, and implementing new strategy.
• Directed the clutch aftermarket expansion project resulting in over $11M of potential sales through several Eaton affiliate locations globally. Established the process used to continue the aftermarket expansion effort.
• Directed the clutch aftermarket expansion project resulting in over $11M of potential sales through several Eaton affiliate locations globally. Established the process used to continue the aftermarket expansion effort.
• Streamlined the diaphragm spring clutch portfolio database, resulting in improved organization and data retrieval ability. Re-classified over $25M of product into their proper categories enabling much improved accuracy.

Galesburg, Michigan, United States

• Led several operational initiatives including improved SIOP input for the hybrid division, global warranty / zero-mile defect process deployment, expansion of the global hybrid operational footprint in China and EMEA.
• Developed the PEC rework process and managed the integration of this process into the Eaton business system. This program saved over $1.5M in warranty costs in the first 13 months and greatly increased the… Show more.
• Developed the PEC rework process and managed the integration of this process into the Eaton business system. This program saved over $1.5M in warranty costs in the first 13 months and greatly increased the customer.
• Volunteered and lead the integration and truck deployment effort for a Department of Energy contract. As the integration manager, researched the technical requirements; administered the procurement of the components.

Galesburg, Michigan, United States

• Managed the 213 hybrid truck prototype fleets. Coordinated the field service, customer administration, project management, and regreening effort for these fleets. Led the hybrid technical service organization. Managed.
• Developed and released the hybrid spare parts forecast; current & future state process maps; aftermarket program launch document; and the hybrid spare part… Show more Managed the 213 hybrid truck prototype fleets..
• Developed and released the hybrid spare parts forecast; current & future state process maps; aftermarket program launch document; and the hybrid spare part kits. Led the development of the direct ship warranty process.

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

(Ballard purchased the division from Ford)Oversaw the entire production and prototype operations for the Dearborn location that produces fuel cell electric powertrains. Supervised the technician workforce that performs all manufacturing, engineering, test, and prototype development. Managed the department budget. Fully responsible for this profit center.

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Oversaw the initial start-up and operations of the dynamometer test cells. Four state-of-the-art fully automated cells valued at over $6M. Completely responsible for the contractor coordination, project acceptance, all operational documentation, and equipment validation.

Directly responsible for the success of the tempering area. Managed the $2.5M budget, personnel and preventative maintenance program. Coordinated the maintenance and engineering effort for this area. Introduced lean manufacturing concepts, increasing yields and productivity in the department to best in class status.Part of a team of new leadership brought.

As the operations manager, independently managed departments that provided operations, transportation, utilities, maintenance, planning, environmental, and construction support. Supervised salary personnel, engineers, and skilled trades employees. Developed and maintained a budget of $35M. Awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for exemplary.

Various

Independently directed construction detachments up to 1,000 miles from command support. Personally responsible for safety and mission execution, during a combat operation in Somalia. Directed all construction tasking, scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance requirements. Managed over 20 construction contracts valued at $45M. Personally negotiated.

Mba, Business

Attended while at Ford Motor Company's Nashville Glass Plant

Bsce, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Theta Chi Fraternity Tau Beta Pi Society of American Military Engineers Met Patty (my future wife) at school.

Effective Communications And Human Relations

12 week course